Castlemaine, Maldon & Surrounds

Castlemaine boasts a remarkable community of artists, writers, actors and designers, who offer a host of galleries, theatres, festivals, bookshops and boutiques. It’s a theme that runs through nearby Maldon, Newstead and Harcourt.
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Maryborough & Surrounds

Rich in history and opportunity... today’s visitors come to Maryborough and the surrounding villages for many reasons. Many come to wander through the lovely box-ironbark forests with their wildflowers, birds and superb display of Wattle in the spring. Others come to research family history and discover a connection to the Victorian gold rush, or to visit nearby wineries or explore markets, galleries and museums.
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Loddon Valley

Take a deep breath… and travel along the meandering roads of the Loddon Valley. They start at untouched historic villages, weave their way up to spectacular views on granite strewn hilltops, through ancient forests, and then alongside wide flowing rivers and vast wetlands.
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Bendigo Art Gallery

One of Australia's oldest and largest regional galleries presenting innovative exhibitions alongside a dynamic and varied suite of public programs and events. Our collection is extensive, with an emphasis on 19th century European art and Australian art from the 1800's, alongside a strong collection of contemporary Australian art.Visit

Heathcote

Throughout the year, find fabulous festivals and events offering the perfect chance to meet the friendly residents, taste the great local produce and see why Heathcote is one of the best, and most beautiful, places in the world.
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We have published a Bessie Davidson catalogue that accompanies the exhibition. Bessie Davidson - An Australian Impressionist in Paris can be purchased here and will be shipped to you.

This catalogue looks at Australian born – Parisian based artist Bessie Davidson. A story of empowerment, great achievement and intrigue. Like many of her contemporaries, Davidson has remained relatively under known in Australia; however, this exhibition of some 50 significant paintings of interiors, portraits, and landscapes reveals an artist who was not only technically and stylistically brilliant but was forging ahead amidst the cold face of war and conservatism and the conversely frenetic energy of the Parisian avant-garde. Now – some 55 years after her death – it is with great respect that we mount this major exhibition and publication and pay homage to this extraordinary artist.